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The "Certificate of Good Faith" Requirement in Tennessee Medical

WEBAlmost four years ago Tennessee adopted a requirement lawyers filing medical malpractice (now called health care liability) lawsuits — September 21, 2012

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Defendant physician cannot be compelled to give expert opinion …

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Pharmacy cannot use seller shield defense in health care liability …

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Ohio Permits Evidence of Write-offs Of Medical Bills

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Case Law on Pre-Suit Notice Requirement in Tennessee Health …

WEBAlmost four years ago Tennessee adopted a requirement that health care provides were entitled to receive advance notice of the filing of Tennessee — …

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New AG Opinion on Medical Practice Ownership

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Tennessee Health Care Liability Notice Statute and Its Interaction …

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Tennessee Certificate of Good Faith Statute

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Tennessee's "Common Knowledge" Exception to Use of an Expert …

WEBThose seeking to learn the current state of the law on whether and when one can avoid the use of an expert witness on the negligence issue in Tennessee medical …

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Trial Court Cannot Impose Additional Limitations on Ex Parte …

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Medical Negligence Category Archives

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Nonsuit OK When Motion to Dismiss is Pending

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Discovery Rule Applied in Tennessee Health Care Liability Act Case

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Tennessee Court Discusses Whether Expert is Qualified to Speak to

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Insurance Policies Limits Are Not Discoverable UPDATED

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